Substance Abuse

Information & Links

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Southcentral Foundation and Cook Inlet Tribal Council offer the SBIRT program through an agreement with The Center for Substance Abuse Treatment. The SBIRT program provides screening, brief intervention, referral and brief treatment to nondependent substance users. Clients are screened in the Primary Care setting and if they score positive, they are offered a referral for brief intervention. This is a voluntary program.

If you are interesting in joining this program, you can make an appointment in Family Medicine with your Primary Care Provider to be screened and referred to the SBIRT program.

To schedule an appointment, please call our representative at (907)729-3300.

Southcentral Foundation's Behavioral Health Clinic also offers the following support groups:

Daily Support Gatherings: A place to gather encouragement
When: every day from 4-5 pm, call 729-2500 for Location
Who: open, all adults are welcome

Alcohol Support Group
When: Monday – Friday, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Where: Behavioral Health PCC Group Room
Who: open, all adults welcome


Recommended Internet Links:
Alcoholism and Drug Dependency

National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependency offers information about alcoholism and drug dependence with emphasis on prevention programs.

Arctic Health

Together, the University of Alaska and the Library of Medicine provide local Alaskan resources regarding alcohol and other drugs.

Substance Abuse in Alaska Natives/American Indians

Tribal Connections offers information and further resources about substance abuse and alcohol abuse specific to the Alaska Native/American Indian population.









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